Totalsports Location Planner Opportunity at TFG

Totalsports, an established sporting and lifestyle retail brand operating within The Foschini Group (TFG), is inviting qualified and performance-driven professionals to apply for the Location Planner I position. Based at the TFG SLC Building in the Western Cape, this role acts as an essential bridge between commercial distribution assortment plans and active retail store replenishment. You will take ownership of balancing unit distributions, evaluating store-level stock health, and aligning departmental allocation models with wider omnichannel merchandise frameworks.

As part of an energetic retail merchandising division, the Location Planner works closely with product planning counterparts to maximize on-shelf availability while curtailing surplus inventory. The successful incumbent will leverage data analytics and supply chain metrics to predict regional inventory demands, execute timely allocations across South African store networks, and directly contribute to the top-line growth of Totalsports trading performance.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Review, interpret, and align individual location plans with the master merchandising distribution roadmap.
• Collaborate effectively with Product Planning peers to optimize stock distribution timing and range assortments.
• Develop and execute analytical methodologies to enhance merchandise availability across various store grades.
• Monitor individual store inventory performance, track weekly rate-of-sale patterns, and mitigate stockholding discrepancies.
• Conduct direct stock allocations to stores to ensure high-demand sporting categories remain consistently replenished.
• Provide commercial insights and forecast models to support proactive location planning decisions.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

The ideal candidate possesses strong numerical acumen and an analytical mindset, with the capacity to turn complex retail data into pragmatic distribution strategies. You demonstrate situational adaptability within high-tempo retail environments, take complete accountability for stock decisions, and build constructive working relationships across diverse operational teams.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Working within TFG provides a dynamic retail environment supported by skilled supply chain leaders and industry-leading systems. This position offers exposure to large-scale inventory operations, opening up structured career pathways toward senior merchandise planning, commercial demand forecasting, and supply chain management across TFG retail brands.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for a junior professional / retail planner role, the estimated remuneration is approximately R18,000 – R26,000 per month. Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Qualified applicants must submit their applications directly through the official TFG Oracle Cloud recruitment portal before the requisition closes. Ensure your curriculum vitae and certified copies of your academic qualifications are uploaded under Job Identification number 15868.

• Postgraduate degree or tertiary diploma in Retail, Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce, or related field
• At least 1 to 3 years of practical experience in a retail planning, stock allocation, or inventory management role
• Location planning and allocator background is strongly advantageous
• Demonstrated numerical skills and familiarity with analytical retail inventory systems
• Proficiency in standard office computer applications, particularly spreadsheet data analysis